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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Busy crossing

I don't know why, but I love this photo. Probably because it shows that Paris is not just an "open air museum" like I often hear, but also a "real" city with heavy traffic and busy streets - which also means traffic accidents (there were 44 deaths on the road in Paris in 2009...). I took this photo at the crossing of rue de Rivoli and rue des Archives, right by one of the entrances of the BHV department store.

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And is that an ambulance I see back there? Hope it isn't rushing off to a road accident! I like this picture too—for the very same reason. Am off on on a (mostly internet-less) vacation. Will miss my daily dose of Paris!

My first morning walk in Paris led us to BHV and a view of the rooftops from...the wc! That is a great location for realizing it is a city. BHV, L'Hotel de Ville, and that cute Metro station hiding behind the trees: you just need to know where it is.

They certainly don't take prisioners on the Paris roads.The contrast between the static traffic and the blur which is the moving traffic just emphasises the potential danger. Perhaps best not to dwell on it!

Here, there are those hardy souls who ride bikes to work, but only for a few months out of the year. Too much snow and ice the rest of the year. We are blessed and live only a few miles out of town, but it is ALL hills. These people are brave, but I think it is all what you're accustomed to dealing with!

Bonjour Eric, There we have it. Proof that there is far too much racing around thesedays but you have performed something that other mere mortals can't do- you can make time stand still. Voila! Best wishes, Therese